Business Development Manager | London
| Company: | IMS of Smithfield |
| Location: | City of London |
| Salary: | Competitive |
Job Title: Business Development Manager
Name of Employer: IMS of SMITHFIELD LTD
City/Town: LONDON KINGS CROSS
Type of Employment: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours
Working hours: Monday – Friday
Annual Salary: £28,000 – £30,000
Bonus: Generous uncapped commission + target bonuses
Job Description
If you enjoy communicating with people, are passionate about sales and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, established business, read on.
About You
· Customer-focused – You take pride in going the extra mile for your prospects.
· Communication – you are comfortable holding conversations with new people
· Growth –You are motivated to learn new things and continue to improve yourself
· Ownership – You assume the responsibility needed to deliver what you have said you will do and see promises through
· Multitasking – you manage a number of clients with varied requirements with a focus on customer experience
· Integrity – You do what is right for your customer and your business, to get the win-win.
· Resilience – You embrace challenges and focus on achieving your goals even when things get tough
– Have a passion for food.
About the Role
Be accountable for building a good pipeline of prospects, understand their needs, provide solutions, and become a trusted advisor to them.
You will work with clients to understand and fulfil their specific requirements.
You will work closely with the internal team to provide information that will assist the prospects decision.
Success in your first year looks like:
· You will feel valued, rewarded and part of a competitive team
· You will be actively working to exceed your targets and take pride in your achievements
· You will have built an excellent knowledge of our solutions, our industry and our ideal customer’s needs
To achieve this, you will:
· Generate leads through direct prospecting, lead management, and networking
· Build relationships with your prospects through calls, face to face meetings and some email communication.
· Demonstrate our expertise and products with focus on the relevant benefits to the prospect
· Update and maintain your interactions on our CRM System
· Work closely with the team to identify areas for continued knowledge improvement
Essential Criteria
· At least 1 year of sales experience
· Strong communication skills
· Comfortable prospecting and selling face to face or on the phone
Advantageous Criteria
· Experience working within the food industry is desirable but not essential
About Us
Established in 1970, IMS of Smithfield is a renowned catering butcher located in Kings Cross, Central London. With over 54 years of expertise in the meat and poultry sector, we have been supplying a diverse range of customers within and around London. Our commitment to quality, coupled with our knowledgeable team and exceptional service, has solidified our reputation as a leading provider of UK farm-assured fresh meat and poultry. We are in the process of expanding our direct distribution range and seeking a talented and dynamic individual to join our team.
Our Culture
We’re a close team who is committed to supporting each other as well as our customers. We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service and work hard to ensure we offer the best solutions available.
We have a positive and supportive environment, and we work together to find a solution.
Your Team
You will be working as part of the sales team and reporting to the sales director.
Your Environment
Our easily accessed, London based office is a vibrant centre of activity and progress.
You’ll be required to efficiently manage your own diary to maximise your day to include face to face meetings with prospects and clients and will have the support of the inhouse team behind you at every stage.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Business development: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)